TOMS RIVER, NJ – Traffic in North Dover along Route 70 came to a standstill for hours after a serious crash at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue.
Traffic delays on Route 70, Route 9, and Cox Cro Road snarled rush-hour traffic after an alleged erratic driver caused an accident with multiple injuries.
According to police, moments after receiving a 911 call regarding an erratic driver, a serious motor vehicle crash occurred at Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue intersection.
“One vehicle overturned and caught fire as a result of the collision,” police reported. “There are multiple injuries reported at the scene. Route 70 and Massachusetts Avenue are closed in both directions.”
As a result of detours and delays, North Dover traffic came to a near standstill.
Multiple police, fire, and EMS responded to the scene as well as the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Ocean County Sheriff CSI Unit, and NJ State Diversion Team.
“Anticipate delays in the area for the evening rush hour,” the department said. “If traveling, please find an alternate route, and use caution.”
Police did not say whether the driver reported to 911 was involved in the crash or if any charges were pending.